Chapter 6: New Love and Surprise Engagement
Its been a whole months since Alex came for Thanksgiving and now she came to celebrate Christmas. She came at exactly 4 o'clock and they chatted on about their plans for New Year's Eve.
They chatted on for two hours and at 6 o'clock the Russo clan sat on the dining table and ate the Christmas dinner. Alex's not the only one who came for the Christmas celebration. Harper, Zeke and their son Noah came and so was Alex's ex-boyfriend, Dean Moriaty. "Hey Russo. Long time no see " he said as they sat next to each other on the couch that afternoon.
"Yeah. Been a while" and Harper pulled her aside and started to ask her questions on what and where she is working now and she answered "I am a music teacher. I teaches children music" and Harper grinned "I know you would do that. Good for you" and patted her in the back. Gigi Hollingsworth came too with her fiancé, Brad Alex's other ex-boyfriend.
Alex started feeling weird having her two ex-boyfriends in the room and excused herself to go to the bathroom. In the bathroom, she took a deep breath and looked at herself in the mirror.
She looked at herself closely, re-do her make-up, and walked out of the bathroom and make her way back to the living room where the room was buzzing of the guests chatting. She sat back down on the red couch and just listened to the conversation without saying a word.
She listened as everyone around her chatted along. Little Alex were on the floor talking with Noah while Theresa, Max and Justin argue on who will be taking the next shift after the New Year's Day celebration. She missed this. Gigi, Harper, Dean and Brad were talking about each other's work. Harper saw Alex looking around, looking confuse and pulled her in the group "Hey Alex. Here you can join us" she said as she pulled her and sat her down next to her.
"Okay" Alex said and started to listen carefully to the conversation. "I for one disagree on that" Harper said "I think that people nowadays should be wearing that aren't so revealing. They act like sluts" and Gigi's jaw fell, literally "Really?" and Harper nodded
"Yeah. I seen it all. There was one time a customer of mine came in the shop. It was a blond girl. She's very pretty. But the thing is her clothes are really making me feel uncomfortable. You wanna know what she wore, a tank top and a short" and Gigi said "But Harper that is the trend nowadays" and Harper said "Don't interrupt me." and Gigi locked her jaws together
"But to the top it all off every single time she lean over, a dude would be looking at her butt and her thong would be like sticking out. That's just disgusting to see and there's worst" and Alex smirked "Things will never change" as she listen some more to the conversation.
They all departed after an amazing dinner together. The kids were seated beside each other on the love seat while the adults sat on the dining table. Alex and Justin sat next to each other and blushed every time their hands accidentally touch each other "Sorry" they kept on saying and everyone in the room knew there is something going on between Justin and Alex. Noah nudge Alex and they both giggled. "This is ought to be entertaining" Alex whispered as she ate her food.
Finally after a torturous dinner it was time for everyone to leave. Little Alex wants to stay over at the grandmother's place and he advices only one thing "Be good" and soon he and Alex were outside. "Well, I guess its time for me to go. I'll see you around Justin" and started to leave when Justin said "Wait. Can I walk you home?" and she nodded and smiled. With that smile Justin knew she'd be okay with him taking her home. "I'll drive" he said as he opened the door for her "Thank you" she said and went in.
"He is so sweet" Alex thought. She totally forgot about the engagement ring on her finger. She had really a good time. He drove in the streets of New York and it was silent in the car. Only the sound of the radio DJ babbling. Then a song came on and Alex turned up the music and started to sing.
Everything's cool, yeah
It's all gonna be okay, yeah
And I know,
Maybe I'll leave and
Laugh about it someday
But not today, no
Cause I don't feel so good
I'm tangled up inside
My heart is on my sleeve
Tomorrow is a mystery to me
Justin was surprised. "She still have that beautiful voice" he thought to himself as he listened as she continued singing
And it might be wonderful
It might be magical
It might be everything I've waited for,
A miracle
Oh, but even if I fall in love again
With someone else
It could never be the way I loved you
Letting you go is
Making me feel so cold, yeah
And I've been trying to make
Believe it doesn't hurt
But that makes it worse, yeah
See, I'm a wreck inside
My tongue is tied and my
Whole body feels so weak
The future may be all I really need
"she's such a beautiful person. I'm so stupid to let her go" he thought as she sang the song beautifully.
And it might be wonderful, yeah
It might be magical, uh oh
It might be everything I've waited for,
A miracle
Oh, but even if I fall in love again
With someone else
It could never be the way I loved you
Like a first love,
The one and only true love
Wasn't it written all over my face, yeah
I loved you like you loved me (oh)
Like something pure and holy
Like something that can never be replaced
And it was be wonderful,
It was magical,
It was everything I've waited for,
A miracle
And if I should ever fall in love again
With someone new
Oh, It could never be the way
No, It will never be the way
I loved you
As she finished the last verse Justin clapped his hands and said "Brava. Beautiful" and she blushed "Thank you" and everything was quiet as they finally arrived at her apartment. "Well, here we are" he said as he stopped his car. "Yeah, I guess this is…" she was stopped when he leaned over and gave her a soft kiss on the lips.
"goodbye" she continued as they broke apart. "Goodnight" he said smiling happily. "Goodnight" she said as she started to open the door but once again stopped when he leaned over again and kissed her now on the cheek. "Sweet dreams Alex" he whispered and she smiled
"Sweet dreams" she said and finally she walked out of the car and turned towards her apartment. Before going in, she looked back and saw him smiling back at her waving goodbye. She waved back and shyly walked into the apartment building. He drove away as soon as she went in the elevator. It was a good night after all.
For the next few days, Alex were surprised by the gifts he sent; roses, in many colours, chocolate, in many forms and brands and on the Eve of New Year, he gave her a wonderful surprise. A New Year's Eve party in Times Square. "Justin. You don't have to give me all these" she said "I want to. Its all for you" he said as he escorted her out of the car and into the building.
The party was a blast as there was a karaoke machine in the middle of the room and everyone struggle to have their turn. One of them is Justin who pursued Alex to sing. "Go" and she shook her head.
"No I don't want to" and then he pushed her, harder and finally she was onstage with a mike in her hand and she starts to sing
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
She gave him a look and he mouthed "Go, you can do it" and she continued singing
Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
She looked around the room and saw people started swaying to the song and she felt better, much better. She continue singing the next line.
I work hard every day of my life
I work till I ache my bones
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?
(she works hard)
Everyday - I try and I try and I try -
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm goin' crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah - yeah yeah yeah
Oh Lord
Somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, I'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord!
Find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
After she finished the last verse everybody in the room cheered for her as she walked down the stairs towards Justin. She tripped on one of the step and landed in Justin's arms "Hey, you better watch where you're landing" and winked at her. She blushed and pulled herself up
"Sorry" and she looked at the bar "Let's get ourselves something to drink. I need one right now" and Justin nodded "sure" and walked to the bar and ordered "a beer and what do you want Alex?" Justin ask her and said Virgin Mary please and make it a double" and he said "Ooh, Virgin Mary. Good choice" and they waited for the drinks.
When the drink came Justin toasted "To us" and she raised her glass and said "To us" and together they drained the drink all in one shot. "You okay?" she ask as she grew warm inside Yeah, I'm okay. Can I have another one please" and the bartender made the drink. "Wow, are you sure about this Alex?" Justin ask and she nodded
"Sure I'm okay." and the bartender said "Here ya go" and she said "Thanks. Bottoms up" and drank the drink again. She ordered until five drinks Justin stopped him "I think that's enough. Let's get you home" and carried her to the car. She kept on mumbling as they drove towards her apartment
"Where are you keys?" he ask and she drunkenly opened her purse and shoved it to his face "Thanks" he said and continue driving. They arrived and he carried her bridal style to her apartment. Opened the door and placed her on her bed. "Here you go"
"Look Alex. I gotta go." and she mumbled "Please don't leave me" she said and held on to him and finally he laid down next to her. But Justin was in a surprise when she mumbled these four words coming out of her mouth. He was very surprise when she said "Make love to me" and he ask "Are you sure?" and she nodded, passion in her eyes. That night Justin and Alex make love, passionately. It was a great night after all.
The next morning, Alex woke up groggy and saw someone beside her and she turned the person over and saw him. She gasped "Oh my God!" she yelled out but she held her head as she felt like her head exploded. "Owww my head" and that woke Justin up, surprised "Alex are you okay?" and she yelled out "No! get me an aspirin" and he quickly ran to the kitchen, looked around the drawers and saw a bottle of it.
He retrieved the pills and a glass of water and returned to the bedroom and passed the two items to Alex who swallowed two pills. "Thanks" she said as she felt better.
"What happened last night?" she ask him and he sat down next to her and said "Well, we went to the New Year's Eve party, I forced you to sing and after you sang we went to the bar and you ordered a double Virgin Mary and you ordered more and more and finally when you were at your fifth round I made you stop and brought you home. I wanted to leave but you said not to leave you so I didn't. but then surprisingly you ask me a very weird request. To make love to you and I did and so here we are now"
He could see that Alex was not happy with herself "Aiy…what have I done." she said as she placed her hands on her face and surprisingly there was a diamond gleaming on it and Justin looked closer and saw it and diamond ring "What's this?" he ask her pointing to the ring and she stammered
"Uhm, the thing is" he cocked his head and she sighed and said "I am engaged with someone." and closed her eyes expecting to be yelled at but then a few minutes after she closes her eyes she opened them to see Justin beaming "Alex, that's good news" and Alex said "Really?" and he nodded "Really. Now tell me. Who's the lucky guy. I have to meet him one day" and Alex gulped "Mason" she mumbled
"Hmm, what was that I didn't quite hear you. Who is it?" and Alex said "Mason Greyback. I used to date him during High School." and his face grew grim but he faked a smile and said "That's good. Look I really gotta go. I'll see you later okay" and turned around picking up his clothes from the floor and wearing.
When he was done he looked back at her and said "Bye Alex." and walked out of the room, and out of the apartment where he never looked back ever again as his heart was now broken into a million pieces. It will never be the same again.
AN: Hey so wat do u think of this chapter? is it good? I think its gud dun cha think so? so plz r&r and tell me wht u think. Thnx
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